An overview of database systems, with an emphasis on relational databases. Terminology, basic analysis and design using Entity-Relationship diagrams and relational schemas. Database implementation, queries and updates in a modern relational database management system. An overview of database administration, transactions and concurrency. Data warehouses. Projects, which are assigned as homework, are implemented in Oracle. Note: This is not an acceptable elective for any master level degree. Corequisite: CS-530 (3)